Sinead Marais isn’t your average newcomer — she’s an environmental scientist who moonwalked her way into the creative world of digital marketing and brought her foodie passion along for the ride. Now calling RAK home, she’s building her next chapter while scouting out the best bites in town.
What makes her extra awesome? She’s got the rare combo of brains and creativity (self-proclaimed “both-brainer”), the courage to start fresh in a new country, and the heart to say “yes” to every opportunity. RAK’s mix of nature, culture, and falafel traffic jams has already won her over — and she’s giving back by shaping its digital scene.
Interview Highlights
✈️ Big Move Energy: Left South Africa just two months ago for her husband’s engineering opportunity — and fell head-over-heels for RAK’s vibe.
🌍 Scientist-turned-Marketer: From environmental science to leading in the creative industry — she’s got both sides of the brain covered.
🍽️ Foodie Alert: Obsessed with food’s power to connect people — Bread and Salt became her local go-to, complete with viral falafels.
🐕 Beach Life Goals: Most evenings? Long walks, swims, and sunset hangs with her husband and dog.
💪 Peace & Freedom: Coming from a place with high gender-based violence, she describes life in RAK as peaceful, safe, and freeing.
💡 Maker’s Paradise: Sees RAK as the place for doers, dreamers, and creators to thrive in the coming years.
🎥 Future Boss Moves: Currently plotting her own digital marketing business while dabbling in TikTok content on the side.
🙌 Best Advice: Just say yes! RAK is full of opportunities if you put yourself out there — and hey, WOW-RAK is the perfect place to start.
Pull Out Quotes
“I listen twice as much as I speak. That’s how I solve problems — by hearing people’s stories first.”
“Being a woman in RAK feels peaceful and free — it’s like my subconscious finally took a deep breath.”
“I came here for my husband’s job, but I stayed for the falafel… okay, and the sunsets too.”
Nominate a RAK Icon
Know Someone Who Deserves the Spotlight?
We’re always on the lookout for everyday legends, creative rebels, and behind-the-scenes changemakers. Nominate a RAK Icon who’s shaping the future!
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Just send us an email with the following details to: 📧 info@wow-rak.com
Please include:
- Your name
- Nominee’s full name
- What they do (profession or passion)
- Why they deserve to be a RAK Icon
- Any contact info or social handles for the nominee
⚠️ Disclaimer: Submitting a nomination does not guarantee a video interview. All nominations are reviewed by the WOW-RAK x E-Find RAK team before selection.
About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
- E-Find RAK YouTube Channel
- WOW-RAK Homepage
- Submit a Story Tip (info@wow-rak.com)
